Privacy & Information Security Law Blog

On March 5, 2025, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) announced the launch of its latest Coordinated Enforcement Framework action (“CEF action”) addressing the right to erasure. The new CEF action follows the EDPB’s 2024 CEF action on the right of access.

During the course of 2025, 32 data protection authorities (“DPAs”) across the European Economic Area will take part in this initiative. The EDPB selected the right to erasure for the 2025 CEF action on the basis it is one of the most frequently exercised rights under the European General Data Protection Regulation and one which is frequently the basis of complaints to DPAs from individuals.

As part of the 2025 CEF action, DPAs will contact controllers from various sectors and may conduct fact-finding exercises or open new investigations. DPAs will evaluate how controllers handle and respond to the requests for erasure that they receive and, in particular, how they apply the conditions and exceptions for the exercise of this right.

Read the Press Release.